Experience with the Velobuild frame VB-R-077?

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wanabc
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by wanabc

aronjancso wrote:Yes. Just remove the spaces and change the zero to 'o' in 'org'.
Looks great by the way, Ultegra matches the frame well in my opinion.

You got it right :)
Definetely will take some good photos and weight it when i have time.
Bad weather in Hong Kong plus busy work :| :| :|


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Greetings from Hong Kong.
Just build this bike this month :D
I purchased it directly from Ltbike through alibaba.

Wanted to share some photos but i cant directly post links as a new member of the forum
please "repair" the link above to see the photos


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prebsy
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by prebsy

Enigmachine wrote:Hi everyone
After spending countless hours and reading even more posts in this very interesting and helpful forum, I am writing my first post now.
My interest in unbranded frames from china brought me to this topic. After doing some research I am pretty sure, that the frame in question is the same model as the LT Bike LTK 118.
I am looking forward to getting more information/experiences about that frameset.
Cheers.


Has anyone purchased from LT bikes? I'm digging the frame they have posted on their site with the FRD-esque checkerboard cosmetic layer :thumbup:


edit: just corresponded with Alisa at LT bikes, looks like they are only charging 460 for the frameset, a nice discount vs velobuild pricing

ourmanflint
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by ourmanflint

Was also looking at this frame for my next build. the LT Bikes price looks great

defbond
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by defbond

Hi everyone, I think this frame looks great and it is ... LIGHT !

However, has anyone any feedback/update on that frame ?
How is the build quality and how accurate is the advertised weight ?

ourmanflint
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by ourmanflint

Looks similar to the Ritte Vlaanderen apart from seatpost.

Enigmachine
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by Enigmachine

ourmanflint wrote:
Kuroine wrote:Image

New LTK118 build with Ultegra 6800. Just need to buy some pedals and dial in my fit. Weighs around 6.8kg


That is a nice bike!



Any new experiences? I am still interested in this frame, but there is not much information on the web...


The owner of the bike above wrote:
Kuroine wrote:@DefBond
@jonathantong

Although overall a nice frame and upgrade from my old chinese carbon bike, I do have some concerns about the bike. Overall, the ride is smooth, and not too harsh; stiffness is decent, but is not as stiff as I hoped it would be (I was able to test ride a 105 Evo, and while it did not blow me away, power transfer definitely felt superior). I had a problem with the front derailleur when building up the bike also. The hanger does not allow the derailleur to extend far enough (by about 5mm) and as a result, I do get some rub while in certain combinations. LBS recommended I contact the manufacture, but the response was something along the lines of "it's part of the design". In the end, my build cost me around $1600 USD and weighs around 6.8kg (Ultegra 6800 w/ Red Crank + Alu Stem/Bars + Set of 38mm Tubulars w/Sprinters)

Hope this helped. Feel free to ask more.



Has anyone had the same issue?

Fondo
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by Fondo

I have just had this frame built for me by LT Bikes LTK118, which is the same as VB-R-077! I will give you guys some feedback once it is built.
I have been very happy with the customer service provided by Alisa and the paint is Pantone which they had to do special for me at no extra cost.

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Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX

m0217585
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by m0217585

Looks great. Good luck!


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defbond
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by defbond

Keep us posted :-) I have a good feeling about this build

jamesbass
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by jamesbass

I like the look of this frame. Is it really 760g though?

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by prendrefeu

Please post the frame weight & fork weight before building it.
In grams.

This is Weight Weenies.
Exp001 || Other projects in the works.

Fondo
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by Fondo

Here are the weights:

Frame 898g
Fork 345g
Seat post 175g
Blue AC1 SRAM Force/ZIPP606
LTK118/SRAM Force/Dura-Ace C24
Giant Roam Shimano SLX

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